High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Soft, fluffy, cheesy, and unbelievably easy — the perfect low-carb breakfast meal-prep!
If you’ve ever wished your morning eggs could taste like something from a fancy café without the sugar, carbs, or cost… these High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are about to become your new obsession.
They’re creamy, ultra-fluffy, packed with protein, and endlessly customizable. And thanks to cottage cheese, they deliver that magical custard-like texture that keeps them moist — never rubbery like many egg muffins.
The best part? They take 5 minutes to mix, 20 minutes to bake, and store beautifully for grab-and-go meals all week long.
🥚✨ Ingredients (Makes 12 Egg Bites)
Base mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or 4% for creaminess)
- ½ cup shredded cheese
(cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey Jack — any melty cheese works) - ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ¼ tsp garlic powder
Add-In Ideas (choose your combo!)
You only need about 1 cup total of mix-ins.
Here are some great low-carb options:
- Chopped bell peppers
- Diced mushrooms
- Cooked spinach or kale
- Chopped onions
- Cooked bacon or turkey bacon
- Crumbled sausage
- Cooked ham
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, basil)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use silicone liners.
2. Blend the egg base
In a bowl or blender, mix together:
✔ eggs
✔ cottage cheese
✔ shredded cheese
✔ salt + pepper
Blending gives extra-smooth Starbucks-style bites. Stirring keeps more texture — your choice!
3. Add mix-ins
Sprinkle your veggies/meats into each muffin cup.
Pour the egg mixture over the toppings, filling each cup about ¾ full.
4. Bake
Bake 18–22 minutes, until set and lightly golden around the edges.
5. Cool + enjoy
Let them cool for 5 minutes so they lift out cleanly.
Eat warm — or store for later!
📦 Storage
These reheat beautifully.
- Fridge: 5 days
- Freezer: 2 months
- Reheat: 20–30 seconds in the microwave
💪 Nutrition (Per Egg Bite)
Approximate values — varies with mix-ins.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~85 |
| Protein | 9–10g |
| Fat | 5g |
| Carbs | 1–2g net carbs |
| Sugar | <1g |
